I speak with Roger Annis, editor of Newcoldwar.org, about Russia, imperialism, the new cold war, and the analytical challenges for leftists in the West.
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The Ossington Circle Episode 18: Western Wars, Arab Revolutions with Vijay Prashad
I talk with Vijay Prashad about his book, Death of a Nation and the Future of the Arab Revolution, with a particular focus on the Syria war and the peace process in Astana.
The Ossington Circle Episode 17: The Kingdom of the Unjust, with Laila
I talk to “Laila”, an activist who has studied the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for many years. For preparation, I read Medea Benjamin’s new book, Kingdom of the Unjust.
The Ossington Circle Episode 16: The Destruction of Syria and Solidarity with Max Ajl
In this episode of The Ossington Circle, academic, activist, and editor at Jadaliyya Max Ajl discusses the destruction of Syria and the vitriol directed at leftists and Palestine activists who have opposed intervention in Syria.
The Ossington Circle Episode 15: Ukraine, Russophobia, and Canada with Halyna Mokrushyna
In this episode of the Ossington Circle, Ukrainian-Canadian academic Halyna Mokrushyna discusses the conflict in Ukraine, Russia and Russophobia, and the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada.
The Ossington Circle Episode 14: Clouds of War Gathering with Manuel Rozental
In this episode of The Ossington Circle, Colombian physician and activist Manuel Rozental returns from a trip to Turkey, during which he spent time with Syrian refugees, to talk about the advancing war in Syria and on the planet.
The Ossington Circle Episode 13: The view of Trump’s America from the ground with Cynthia Peters
I talk to Cynthia Peters, a City Life/Vida Urbana organizer in Boston, about changes, continuities, and strategy in a USA now under Trump’s administration.
The Ossington Circle Episode 12: Social Self Defense Against Trump with Jeremy Brecher
I talk to labor historian and activist Jeremy Brecher about a possible strategy against Trump called Social Self Defense.
The Ossington Circle Episode 11: Trumpism and Capitalism with William I. Robinson
I interview sociologist William I. Robinson about the relationship between Trumpism, capitalism, and fascism and what leftists could do in this environment.
The Ossington Circle Episode 10: Surviving Trump with Luke Elliott-Negri
I interview New York-based labor activist and graduate student Luke Elliott-Negri. We discuss the role and importance of organizing, of third parties, of local electoral work, and of labor unions in surviving the new Trump Era.